Janaya Lee

The Center for Research Informatics (CRI) and Bioinformatics Core (BioCore) has updated its service rates for Fiscal Year 2026. Rates are reviewed and subject to change annually in accordance with federal recharge center guidelines.

The updated rates will take effect on July 1, 2025, and are now available for review in our price guide on the CRI website. If you have any questions or would like assistance understanding how these changes may impact your current or upcoming projects, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your continued collaboration and support.

We would like to inform you that our website will undergo scheduled maintenance on Wednesday, March 19th, from 3:00PM to 8:00PM. During this time, the site may be temporarily unavailable as we perform essential upgrades.

Please note that the duration of the downtime may vary depending on the progress of the upgrade, but we will do our best to minimize any disruptions. This maintenance will not affect our service line operations.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. If you have any urgent matters, please reach out to our administrator Janaya Lee at Janayalee@bsd.uchicago.edu for assistance.

Thank you for your support and cooperation!

This workshop will offer an introduction to spatial transcriptomics techniques along with hands-on data analysis experience. Attendees will work with data generated from Visium and GeoMX platforms, exploring our in-house data analysis workflows, tutorials, and real-world applications, including tumor microenvironment and brain tissue studies. Key topics include spatial correlation analysis, deconvolution, differential expression, and the use of Seurat for data analysis. Additionally, participants will learn about alternative approaches for differential expression, such as linear mixed models. Join us for an interactive session featuring hands-on tutorials, expert insights, and a live Q&A!

Hosted by: Jason Shapiro, PhD and Diana Vera Cruz, PhD.

Date: Thursday, April 3rd from 1:30pm – 4:30pm CST.

Location: Medical Campus, Donnelley (BSLC) Meeting Room #202 or Via Zoom (link will be sent only to registrants)

Register here, or click here for more details!

We’ve aligned our High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Bioinformatics Core office hours to simplify scheduling and better accommodate your weekly support needs. See the updated details below!

Location: Medical Campus, Peck Pavilion, N161

Updated Office Hours:

• High Performance Computing (HPC)
  Hosted by: Michael Jarsulic, Associate Director of Scientific Computing
  Every Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

• Bioinformatics Core
  Hosted by: Yan Li, Associate Director of Bioinformatics
  Every Tuesday | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Stay informed by visiting our website for the full event calendar.

If you have any questions regarding the new office hours, please contact CRI Administrator Janaya Lee at janayalee@uchicago.edu.

Thank you again for your support, and we look forward to assisting you!

The Center for Research Informatics is excited to announce that both the High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Bioinformatics Core (Biocore) teams are now offering in-person support! Starting Thursday, November 7th, drop by for live expert assistance with your HPC and bioinformatics research needs. Our teams will be available during the following office hours:

Office Hours:

Bioinformatics Core (Biocore) Team

Bi-weekly Hours

• Every other Thursday, starting November 7^th, 2024
• Time: 1:00PM – 5:00PM

High Performance Computing (HPC) Team

Weekly Hours

• Every other Thursday, starting November 7^th, 2024 (Overlap with Bioinformatics)
• Time 12:00PM – 2:30PM

Additional hours:

• Every other Tuesday, starting November 12^th

• Time: 12:00PM – 2:30PM

Stay informed! To keep up with upcoming sessions view our event calendar.

Location:

• Medical Campus, Peck Pavilion, N161 (Please ring the doorbell for assistance)

Feel free to drop in during office hours or reach out to request a meeting:

• For Bioinformatics services: yli22@bsd.uchicago.edu
• For HPC services: mjarsulic@bsd.uchicago.edu

We look forward to seeing you and supporting your research!

We are excited to announce an upcoming overview session on the Center for Research Informatics (CRI) and BSD Information Services (BSDIS). This session is designed to introduce faculty members to the wide range of resources, services, and support available to you through the CRI and BSDIS. Whether you are involved in research, teaching, or clinical work, we believe these tools can enhance your work and streamline your access to critical data and IT services. Read More

Join Us for July’s Office of Clinical Research Fundamentals Elective!

Date: Wednesday, July 31st, 2024
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Topic: REDCap eConsent

Featuring:

• Julissa Acevedo, Senior Systems Analyst/REDCap Administrator, The Center for Research Informatics, University of Chicago
•  James Lynch, Associate Director, BSD IRB, University of Chicago

Discover the essentials of REDCap eConsent in this informative session led by our expert speakers. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and streamline your research processes.

• • Please CLICK HERE to register for the zoom session. 

As an ITM partner, the CRI is thrilled to share an opportunity within the Advocate Health organization. Advocate Aurora Research Institute (AARI) is seeking an accomplished professional for the key role of Associate Director of Research Analytics.

If you are interested in applying for the role of Associate Director of Reseach Analytics or would like to learn more details about this opportunity, please click the link to be redirected to the job posting.

CRI Collaborators,

Effective July 1st, 2024, all service lines of the Center for Research Informatics (CRI) are now operating within a federal recharge center. This transition is part of our commitment to sustain services supported or subsidized by federal awards and ensure compliance with federal regulations outlined in University Policy 1005.

Key Changes:

• Revised Hourly Rates: As part of this transition, we have updated our hourly rates to align with federal guidelines. Please review our current approved hourly rates by clicking here.
• Monthly Billing Frequency: Changes in our billing frequency have been implemented to streamline processes and enhance transparency. We will no longer bill at the end of a project. Instead, billing will occur on a monthly basis.
• Service Request Protocols: Updates to our service request protocols to align with the new operational model, including the implementation of FST.

Please note that these adjustments will only impact our fee-for-service model and will not affect the ability to direct charge to grants.

We acknowledge that adapting to this new business model will involve a learning curve, and we appreciate your patience during this process. Your cooperation and understanding are invaluable as we navigate this transition together. Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us here or email:

Administrative Coordinator, Janaya Lee @janayalee@bsd.uchicago.edu

Administrative Director, Julie Johnson @jjohnso3@bsd.uchicago.edu

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

Updated CRI facilities pages are now available, see here.

Reminder: Please contact the CRI during grant planning phase, this is important to ensure you have reflected the correct budgets and language in your proposals and to ensure we can plan for resource allocation.

Questions? Contact us here.